Ian Machado Garry has thrown down the gauntlet to Colby Covington in a bold challenge that has sent shockwaves through the MMA community. In a fiery video posted on his Instagram account, Garry issued a direct challenge to Covington for an “I Quit” match, as reported by MMAJunkie.com.
Addressing Covington directly in the video, Garry made it clear that he rejects any attempts by Covington to dictate his life choices. “Colby ‘Chaos’ Covington, you have no authority to dictate my path,” declared Garry. He pointedly rejected Covington’s stipulations, which notably focused on personal matters unrelated to the sport. “Your demands were not about fighting; they were about my wife. Women are not possessions, and my wife is not a trophy,” Garry asserted.
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Turning the spotlight back on Covington’s fighting record, Garry minced no words. “Focus on me,” he challenged Covington. “I am the one stepping into the Octagon with you. I am the one who will leave a mark on your head. Stop dodging me and refrain from mentioning Layla’s name. You are not the darling of America; you are an underachiever,” Garry emphasized, highlighting Covington’s notable shortcomings in the UFC.
With a mix of confidence and defiance, Garry outlined his rationale for challenging Covington. “Why should I fight you? I have one compelling reason,” he declared. “I propose an ‘I Quit’ match, where one of us must utter those words. And whoever does, must retire, gloves off, at the center of the Octagon,” Garry challenged. With determination, he asserted his intent to be the final nail in Covington’s legacy of failure. “Farewell, my friend. I will be the one to erase Colby Covington from the UFC, once and for all, and restore greatness to MMA,” Garry proclaimed.
Garry’s challenge comes on the heels of his recent victory against Geoff Neal, solidifying his position at number seven in the UFC welterweight rankings. Meanwhile, Covington currently holds the number four spot, setting the stage for a potentially explosive showdown between the two fighters.
